At Foothills Community Foundation, we are proud to share the highlights of a remarkable fiscal year—one that capped off our 25th Anniversary with record-setting impact and renewed inspiration. A Banner Year for Grantmaking From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, Foothills Community Foundation distributed more than $6.5 million in grants—the largest annual total in…
Foothills Community Foundation Celebrates Milestones and Looks Ahead The 2023–2024 fiscal year marked a defining chapter in the Foothills Community Foundation’s 25-year history—one that reflected record growth, enduring generosity, and a renewed commitment to our mission of making philanthropy local, accessible, and lasting. Legacy and Growth in Motion This year, we surpassed $40 million…
Find out what is new with the Foothills Community Foundation, including information about our move on April 29th and our Donor Appreciation Lunch which we held in March. Come visit us at our new location: 100 Foundation Dr. 2025 1st Quarter Newsletter
Butch Hughes Frank P. “Butch” Hughes, III arrived in the Upstate in June 2006 to assume the role of president and general manager of the Independent Mail. Later that year, he was named the publisher and served as the paper’s advertising director. After a distinguished 31-year career with the E.W. Scripps & Co. which…
Foothills Community Foundation announces a new fundholder portal in our 2024 4th Quarter Newsletter. 2024 4th Quarter Newsletter Click to explore the Fundholder Portal and find our Portal Guide and FAQ.
Catch up with the Foothills Community Foundation during our 25th Anniversary Year. Foothills Community Foundation 2024 3rd Quarter Newsletter
The Foothills Community Foundation was pleased to be able to help one of our fundholders with their grant distribution to the Yesterday & Tomorrow: Honoring Our Past by Providing for Our Future Campaign at Boulevard Baptist. Butch Hughes and Luis Martinez, Campaign Co-Chairs stated that this gift “will allow Boulevard Baptist Church to secure that…
Catch up with the Foothills Community Foundation during our 25th Anniversary Year. Foothills Community Foundation 2024 2nd Quarter Newsletter
Catch up with the Foothills Community Foundation during our 25th Anniversary Year. Foothills Community Foundation 2024 1st Quarter Newsletter
Bob and Kristi Austin Since arriving in Anderson in 1985, the Austins have led various community initiatives, such as the Civic Center playground and bus shelter installations. They founded a pioneering free dental clinic at the Anderson Free Clinic in 1991. Their volunteer work includes events like the Anderson County Arts Center auction, and they…
